Why study MSc Information Technology at UWS London?

Learn from business IT professionals and academics
Our teaching team will prepare you for a range of business IT careers.

Study in one of the world’s favourite university cities
London is consistently voted one of the best international study destinations.

Develop IT skills without previous experience
This course has been designed for students with degrees in a non-computing subject who are looking to develop highly sought-after business IT knowledge and skills.

Take your career to the next level
97% of UWS graduates are in work or further study within 6 months of graduation (DHLE 2016/17).

What is MSc Information Technology all about?

Our MSc Information Technology will prepare you for a business IT career at an advanced level. Expand your knowledge of the latest technological developments and gain the skills needed to apply effective IT-driven solutions in the world of business.

This specialist qualification is ideal if you have a degree in a subject other than IT or computing and would like to develop much sought after business-relevant IT knowledge and skills. Our teaching team will equip you with the industry insight and proficiencies you need to launch your career as an IT professional. You will learn how to design and implement high value IT-driven solutions within organisations of all sizes — from SMEs right up to large global firms.

The programme will examine issues, trends, current practices and technological alternatives in the field of business Information Technology and provides you with up-to-date technological and business skills, and specialist knowledge to help you design and/or implement appropriate, IT-driven solutions in ways that address the needs of modern business organisations.

You will learn how to…

• Develop, introduce and manage IT systems and projects to support business
• Analyse, design, deploy, utilise and manage business-relevant IT-based systems and services.
• Gain a deep understanding of database and network technologies
• Develop key personal skills, such as effective communication with stakeholders
• Apply theory and knowledge to improve organisational efficiencies

Where will this course take me?

Studying MSc Information Technology can open doors to a range of fulfilling careers in business IT including database development, data analytics and IT project management. Graduates may go on to work as IT consultants, IT systems developers, database developers, e-business specialists and more.

Our alumni have progressed into successful careers at organisations including Agrekko, IBM, CAP-Gemini, Amazon, Atos, Dell and Adobe Systems, as well as many dynamic small and mid-sized businesses.

If you decide to take your studies further, you have the option to progress to a research degree (MPhil/PhD). Additionally, the IT Academy of the School of Computing offers pathways to go on to learn specific technical skills through programmes with Microsoft, Cisco, Oracle, SAP and others.

Whichever route you choose and whatever your goal, our team at UWS London are here to support and guide you to success in your business IT career.

Our students and graduates rate UWS 90% for overall satisfaction (International Student Barometer 2018/Student Barometer Graduate survey).

Why study Information Technology?

Technology is an essential part of most modern businesses, giving organisations the tools they need to work better, smarter and more efficiently. Studying information technology at this advanced level opens up an incredible number of career options for graduates, enabling you to enter technology-related roles at a higher level, with a higher salary and greater responsibility.

An MSc is the perfect next step for graduates from other disciplines looking to move into a career in business IT, or industry professionals looking to boost their career prospects. This programme will equip you with the vital technical knowledge, practical business skills and personal capabilities you need to move seamlessly into the working world of business IT.